Tonight, one of the great marquee matches of European international football takes place: Spalletti's Italy and Deschamps' France face off at San Siro.
The two teams come into the match in contrasting situations: the Azzurri are rebuilding from the ashes of the European Championship and are currently one of the teams with the clearest identity. The French, on the other hand, are experiencing a period of difficulty.
Both sides have already qualified for the UEFA Nations League quarterfinals, but tonight's game will determine the group winner.
The match is also of particular interest to the Rossoneri due to the presence of Mike Maignan and Theo Hernandez.
Theo unavailable for Didier Deschamps' team
There is, however, a new development, as reported yesterday by the French media: Theo will not be available.
This morning, Corriere della Sera highlighted the news with the headline:
"Deschamps gives up on Theo."
The Rossoneri left-back did not even train due to a knee contusion and will not be risked. Meanwhile, the other Milan player involved tonight, Mike Maignan, will regularly take his place on the pitch.
